Legendary Hermosa Inn Underway with Remodel to Transform Guest Suites

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. October 08, 2009

PARADISE VALLEY, AZ, October 7, 2009 - Known for its one-of-a-kind charm and intimate desert hideaway experience steeped in Arizona history, the legendary Hermosa Inn is underway with a $2 million rooms remodel to transform its guest suites to a new level of elegance, according to Managing Director Michael Gildersleeve.

The historic boutique hotel will remain open during the remodel which is planned for completion in early November.

Originally hand built in the 1930s by cowboy artist Lon Megargee as his home and studio called "Casa Hermosa" meaning beautiful house, The Hermosa Inn personifies gracious Arizona hospitality with a quiet elegance and comfortable seclusion nestled in the Sonoran desert boasting stunning views of Camelback Mountain in the affluent Paradise Valley, Ariz.

The Southwest-style luxury boutique hotel has a rich history, providing a retreat for celebrities including George Strait, Diane Ladd, Crystal Bernard, Doris Roberts, Bo Jackson and many acclaimed artists as part of the hotel's celebrated Artist in Residence series.

Focusing on enlarging and adding luxury appointments to the inn's guest bath areas for a more relaxing and elegant experience, enhancements will feature sumptuous Waterworks products including large walk-in showers with chrome faucets and showerheads, sinks and double vanities; oversized antique pedestal bathtubs, hand-picked ceramic white tile floors, and white beadboard wainscoting creating an enhanced residential feel.

Guest suite enrichments will feature hand-cut flagstone tile entryways, rich olive loop carpeting, upscale lighting treatments, multi-textured walls, custom artwork, flat-screen plasma TVs, floor-to-ceiling French doors, and private patios furnished with teak furniture. Egyptian cotton bedding, hand-crafted rod iron and wood headboards, dreamy canopy beds, and large walk-in closets will make over the guest bedrooms.

Overall property upgrades will include new saltillo tile sidewalks, enhanced landscaping featuring desert gardens and flower-lined meandering paths, and a hidden "Secret Garden" with privacy walls for relaxation as well as providing a sanctuary for small wedding ceremonies.

Wireless access will be added throughout The Hermosa Inn and be offered on a complimentary basis to guests for use on property.

Historical character and charm abound in the guest suites while each is individually decorated and feature separate sitting areas with beehive and adobe fireplaces, wood-beamed cathedral ceilings, skylights, hand-painted tile, French doors, wet bars and a courtyard setting with private patios.

Honoring the "old Arizona" character of the boutique hotel resembling a Southwestern hacienda, the rooms remodel will retain the inn's historic charm and intimate atmosphere while offering a more upscale experience in the guest suites.

The Hermosa Inn room design will now offer from 450 square feet up to a 1,400-square-foot connecting suite ideal for families and social gatherings.

"Hermosa Inn's exclusive style, comfort and authentic Arizona charm will remain as we elevate the guest room experience and provide a property renewal," said Gildersleeve. Guests enjoy knowing that each room has been designed with luxury and a nod to our authentic Arizona heritage. It's truly a part of what makes staying at a small property so special."

"Hermosa Inn also serves as the perfect venue for a small business retreat for the discerning business executive seeking an alternative to a large meeting hall," he said.

Hermosa Inn's celebrated Four Diamond restaurant, Lon's at the Hermosa, offers artful American cuisine in a ruggedly elegant adobe dining room and on a spectacular patio with glowing fireplaces. Lon's offers guests a peek into the past with vintage Western artifacts and a memorable culinary experience which captures spirit, creativity and warmth using bold flavors that reflect the foods originating in the West. Authentic furnishings and artwork painted by Megargee some 70 years ago is on display throughout the restaurant.

The ownership team of The Hermosa Inn is comprised of Fred and Jennifer Unger and Art Cunningham of Hermosa Legacy Partners, Scottsdale, Ariz.

The Hermosa Inn features a daily turn-down service with a complimentary evening amenity. Rates will start at $269 for the newly-remodeled rooms during the fall/winter season.

The boutique hotel has been named one of the Top 50 small hotels in the United States by Zagat Survey and is an Elite member of Cond'e Nast Johansens.

The Hermosa Inn is a historical landmark and an elegant retreat for business and pleasure. The boutique hotel is composed of a main lodge, 34 individually-designed guest rooms, Lon's Four Diamond restaurant, a swimming pool with private cabanas, a magnificent underground wine cellar, intimate meeting space, patios with wood-burning fireplaces and spectacular views of the Sonoran desert and Camelback Mountain. For more information, visit www.hermosainn.com or call 800-241-1210.